"The New Criticism: Formalist Literary Theory and Practice in America."

Paper proposals sought for an approved special-session panel on AmericanNew Criticism. Proposals may address issues ranging from the theory andpractice of American formalist critics to the history and impact offormalism in higher education. (Proposals that address movements andauthors beyond the panel's American context may also be considered.)

Email abstracts of approximately 250 words (inline or as an attachment)by March 15, 2007 to session chair Alfred J. Drake, Ph.D. atpamla2007_at_ajdrake.com. NOTE: please include the word "Formalism" and/or"PAMLA" in message subject line. All submissions will be acknowledgedupon receipt.